The will of the Holy Spirit is in constant opposition to our sinful desires. The two are on opposite sides of the spiritual battle.
| Our wrong desires are | The fruit of the Spirit is |
| Evil | Good |
| Destructive | Productive |
| Easy to ignite | Difficult to ignite |
| Difficult to stifle | Easy to stifle |
| Self-centered | Self-giving |
| Oppressive and possessive | Liberating and nurturing |
| Decadent | Uplifting |
| Sinful | Holy |
| Deadly | Abundant life |